ISBN-13: 9780486659770 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 448 str.
This classic exposition, the most complete English version, is ideal for general readers and undergraduates. Its balanced coverage of physical and organic chemistry explores origins of chemistry, alchemy, applied chemistry, theory of valency, electrochemical theory, laws and structure of atomic theory, and more. Examines work of Lavoisier, Davy, Berzelius, and others.